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12/16/2008

To Do...or Not To Do

This week I'm leaning heavily on my List, as if it will magically keep me on track.

-Christmas cards (check)
-bake a variety of goodies and distribute to keep us in our neighbor's good graces (check)
-find someone to feed our cats when we're gone (check)
-dream up ideas for teacher's gifts and execute (partial check)
-shop for clothes that fit for public appearances. Fail to find any garment that makes me look normal. Feel depressed (check)
-buy, wrap and mail presents to members of my family (check)
-buy, wrap and pack presents to bring for Keith's family (partial check)
-buy, and wrap presents for Drew's birthday on Thursday (partial check)
-buy food for our trip and Ethan's school Christmas party on Thursday
-finish knitting a gift that's taking much longer than anticipated
-pack every necessary item for three boys and myself
-clean out car
-make requested robot cake for Drew's birthday
-get haircut and bring gift for hairdresser
-make sure house is semi-decent for the neighbors who will be feeding the cats and exploring at will
-stop Adam from repeatedly hurling raw potatoes at the window (check)
-decide whether to finish sewing Christmas projects for boys or wait until Christmas Eve
-worry about traveling to and staying in a place with no power, or very limited power
-worry about the weather prediction for our travel day (freezing rain/snow/winter weather advisory)
-bite nails (check)
-tackle mountain of laundry
-be thankful we are all on the recovery end of various ailments
-drive 13 hours straight and keep sanity
-maintain happy, Christmas feelings
-whine, complain (check)
-waste time online (check)